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Brain scans aim to unlock Parkinson's secrets

NCT ID NCT05516732

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Exeter Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study uses advanced brain scans (PET and MRI) to examine serotonin activity in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare brain images from 42 participants at different stages of the disease. The goal is to find biological markers that could lead to new treatments to slow the condition.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify brain changes that lead to new medications to slow Parkinson's progression.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 42 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Nerve Degeneration neurodegenerative disease Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NEURODEGENERATION NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES PARKINSON DISEASE PARKINSON'S PARKINSON'S DISEASE POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Of Exeter

    RECRUITING

    Exeter, Devon, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom

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